Although every addiction is unique, at South Pacific Private we treat not only the addiction itself, but underlying issues such anxiety, depression, trauma and dysfunctional relationship dynamics. Addiction can be substance (drug or alcohol) or behaviour-related (gambling, sex, work or gaming) and cause intense physical, emotional and psychological pain for individuals and their families.
Those of us struggling with addiction may experience growing dependence, powerful cravings, withdrawal symptoms, a compulsion to keep using, increasing tolerance and escalations in frequency, substances, dosages or behaviour. As an addiction continues, it often becomes complicated by relationship issues, financial pressures, mental and physical deterioration, emotional distress and legal concerns.
If you’re concerned about a loved one – or struggling with an addiction yourself – you can gain better understanding from our blog posts below.
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The first time I heard the term ‘codependency’, I was sitting in South Pacific Private, where my family and I were participating in the Family Program – an outpatient program … Continued.
Many who are in recovery recall only too well the difficulty of trusting that a simple 12 step program will help us overcome the complexity of our alcohol and drug … Continued.
To be honest, I never felt like I’ve ever belonged. From a young age I suffered with learning difficulties. When I first went to school I always felt that I … Continued.
“Hi my name’s Ash and I’m an alcoholic…” It took me years to be able to say this out loud, but when I finally took acceptance over this fact, my … Continued.
If it seems as though vaping has become more prominent in recent years, you’re not mistaken. More and more Australians are taking up this concerning habit. What’s so bad about … Continued.
Strategies that work
I was brought up in a very lovely, very middle-class family and my parents are still happily together. I was afforded a great education, went to a private school and … Continued.
If you’d asked me a few years back to describe what a sex addict looked like, I would never have described someone like myself. For all outward appearances I had … Continued.
By Tori McCarthy, Senior Therapist When Tom* came in for treatment at South Pacific Private he said he needed help to stop drinking and using cocaine. His life had become … Continued.
You only have to look at images of Sydney’s beaches post-public holiday to see that as a nation, we certainly enjoy a drink. Bottles strewn across parklands from end to … Continued.
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